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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch outdoor pop-up-shop benefits local at-risk children

The funds collected from the thrift store's sales help benefit local kids who have psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues.

August 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor pop up shop sells one of a kind items for a good cause. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Store let its customers take a closer look at their higher end online inventory by putting it on full display with their outdoor sale. The funds collected from the thrift store’s sales help benefit…

NDSU move-in day welcomes new Bison to the herd

"I'm looking forward to watching NDSU football and just making new friends and having a good time here, and learning."

August 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. ( KVRR) — NDSU is welcoming new Bison to the herd at the university’s move in day. As the start of the new school year begins, students settling into their dorms may be having a much smoother transition than the previous year. “We have all sorts of students making their way onto campus. It is super exciting to…

Hoeven concerned with Biden’s removal of troops from Afghanistan

August 20, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says he believes the Biden administration’s handling of pulling troops out of Afghanistan has been poor. Hoeven, Senator Kevin Cramer and 14 other Republican senators have sent a letter to the administration saying they need to get Americans and Afghans who have helped America get out of Taliban controlled territory. Hoeven…

NDSU renames building after former North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple

"This is a cutting edge world class research facility and I think that's really fitting given how closely tied the Dalrymple name is tied to the history of agriculture."

August 20, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A building on NDSU’s campus is getting a new name just in time for the new school year. Formerly known as a mouthful to pronounce, the North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station Research Greenhouse Complex will now just be known as the Jack Dalrymple Agricultural Research Complex. “To be able to rename the Complex after Jack, the name…

Man arrested in connection with Becker County hit-and-run

August 20, 2021

Site Staff,

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run in Becker County that left two people hospitalized Thursday, August 12. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Justin Richey of Waubun, Minnesota is in custody pending formal charges. The Becker County Jail lists criminal vehicular operation, possessing drugs, and driving after cancellation inimical to…

Severe weather, much-needed rain returns to Red River Valley

August 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

Thunderstorm near Alice, N.D. courtesy, Shane Ornelas. FARGO (KVRR) – For the first time in several weeks, measurable rain, thunderstorms and severe weather made an appearance in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00 p.m. Friday. Forecaster said there’s a possibility of 60 mph winds, 1″ hail and tornadoes. A…

Update: Caregiver charged with manslaughter in death of memory care resident

August 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Cass County prosecutors have charged an employee of a Fargo memory care facility with manslaughter and endangering a vulnerable adult after the death of a resident. Fifty-nine-year-year-old Rachel Cooper was arrested at her home Wednesday night. The resident who died was 78-year-old Gary Pearson. On August 3, police were called to Maple View Memory Care at 4552 36th…

Grand Forks School Board approves mask mandate

August 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KNOX) – The Grand Forks School Board is implementing an indoor mask mandate for students and staff as another school year gets underway next week. It’s part of the strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19 with increasing cases of the Delta variant in the community. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Catherine Gillach says it’s important to keep…

Rural bankers worried drought will threaten operations

August 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests continued economic growth in the region, but some say worsening drought could threaten their banks. The overall Rural Mainstreet economic index dropped slightly in August to 65.3 from July’s 65.6. Any score above 50 suggests growth. The survey shows nearly 16%…

Chad Isaak found guilty in Mandan quadruple murder case

Prosecutors presented the case as a puzzle in which all of the pieces point to Isaak.

August 20, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A jury has found a chiropractor and Navy veteran guilty in the gruesome killings of four people at a North Dakota property management firm. Jurors returned guilty verdicts Friday on all counts against Chad Isaak, who was charged in the deaths of RJR Maintenance & Management co-owner Robert Fakler and employees Adam Fuehrer, William Cobb and…